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British Sugar is a home-grown success story and one of the most efficient and competitive beet processers in the world. Around 3,500 farmers based in East Anglia and the East Midlands supply our four advanced manufacturing sites with eight million tonnes of sugar beet every year. We, in turn, make this in to over 1 million tonnes of sugar, serving customers across the UK, Ireland and increasingly growing commercially in the EU and world sugar markets.

Salary  £15,781.00 per annum

Overview British Sugar is the leading Sugar supplier in the UK and one of the most efficient Sugar processors in the world. Partnering with over 2,400 growers to produce home grown sugar, supplying around 50% of the UK’s sugar market, we are proud to be building and supporting a Beet Sugar industry that works for Britain.

This an exciting opportunity to join the Wissington laboratory day crew on a rotating pattern as part of a job share, working 20 hours per week. 07:00 – 15:30, inc rostered weekends.

Job Purpose The role involves safe sample collection and accurate analysis as per agreed analytical schedules. Improvement (non-routine) analysis to be carried out as required. Results to be recorded and communicated to the factory operations team to facilitate the successful operation of the factory process within defined criteria. Delivery of daily laboratory tasks will be required to facilitate effective delivery of the laboratory scope.

Core Accountabilities
Safe collection of samples from designated sample points within the factory environment.
Accurately following defined methods and calibration routines to analyse the samples, recording the data and communicating the results to the factory team in a timely manner.
Correct and timely use of laboratory reporting systems.
Carrying out daily laboratory activities in line with laboratory standards.
Ensuring the highest level of housekeeping is maintained in the laboratory environment.
Demonstrate the highest personal health and safety standards at all times and work effectively with other team members to carry out tasks safely.
Act in accordance with the British Sugar Values and behaviours.
Engage in continuous improvement analysis to support factory development
Flexibility with supporting plant activities as and when needed. Skills, Knowledge & Competencies
Positive ‘can do’ attitude.
Able to handle a mobile role
Ability to communicate effective to all levels of the teams.
Experience working in a laboratory environment. inc waste water treatment, HPLC, GC
GCSE/GCE or equivalent level qualification in a scientific subject.
Communication and organisational skills.
Attention to detail.
Conscientious and able to work in a team environment.
Commitment to maintaining Health & Safety for self and others.
Commitment to upholding the British Sugar Values